PRESERVING NEW ZEALAND'S GMO-FREE ADVANTAGE
We want to preserve New Zealand’s advantage as a nation without GMOs in our agriculture and environment.
New Zealand’s existing GE Regulations, HSNO Act, and ACVM Bill have kept the country safe from Genetically Engineered Organisms (GMOs), providing strong protections for our environment while allowing responsible scientific innovation. They do not ban GMO/GE release but require that, before release, a GMO must be proven safe and that it will not contaminate New Zealand's environment. Lowering safely standards as being proposed will facilitate the release of harmful GMOs into our environment posing risks to biodiversity, human and animal health and farming.
The scientific and indisputable fact is that every gene modified by man causes thousands of unintended off-target changes in the organism. Safety cannot be guaranteed, and a single contamination can spread beyond farms, into the organic sector and export shipments.
We support traditional breeding and evidence-based science that does no harm. The existing safety standards have preserved our environment, economy and export food advantage.
Studies have confirmed that remaining GMO-free is better for our economy, health and reputation.
The best opportunity we will ever have to gain access to eager politicians and engaged voters is right now. Let's make the gene tech bills an election issue!
Help us raise awareness by attending your local candidate meetings, ask a question about the Bills, film it, and send it to us to upload. You can also, print out our flyers to give to candidates and voters. We've made it super easy, just download or print our 'Election questions & fact sheet' containing instructions, information and 4 questions to chose from. Then print out our 'A5 flyer' to give to candidates and voters.
Keep Genetic Engineering in the Lab Not in Our Food
Once Released, It Can't Be Taken Back
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Who benefits from GMOs?
While farmers and distributors would earn less for GE agricultural exports, the main beneficiaries seem to be Crown Research Institute gene scientists and speculative gene tech companies. These groups have been misleading Ministers about the illusory benefits of genetically engineered food.
Proven, natural solutions
Simple, low-cost solutions to climate change and pest challenges already exist. These methods work with natural systems rather than forcing expensive, patented modifications. Any changes to New Zealand’s food exports should be market-led, not driven by scientists or speculative industries.
A track record of overpromising
The gene tech industry has been heavy on hype and light on delivery. Over the past 30 years, GE crops have failed to increase yields, reduce costs, or improve food quality. Even commodity GE crops like soy, corn, canola, and sugar beets are not preferred by consumers.
Protecting our future
Farmers and consumers must push back against the Government’s rushed and poorly informed efforts to turn New Zealand into a playground for genetic experimentation. The risks to our economy, reputation, and well-being are too great to ignore.
